If in fact the card that Corey has has bio glued to the back of a photograph then we can say two things:
1. The card was issued by Peck & Snyder after 1870 (when it moved to it's 126 Nassau St address). The card is both pieces.
2. It is unlikely that Peck & Snyder went out and grabbed some old images and glued their bio/address to the back. They probably had a photographer print up some new images from old negatives. If the front picture predates the card's issuance by Peck & Snyder, then it is most likely not a Peck & Snyder product.
Now the question is why would Peck & Snyder print a Creighton card after 1870. I keep coming back to the likelihood that it was made for an anniversary. The tenth anniversary of Creighton's death would be a somewhat solemn occasion, not one where gaudy advertising on the back of a card was appropriate. Therefore, a bio of Creighton made more sense. That seems to explain the different backs.
Also, the reference to Flanley, as I noted previously, does not appear to refer to Flanley playing when the card was issued, simply playing at a time discussed in the bio.
Finally, there are several references as to when Peck & Snyder joined forces, and they all say 1868. Till I see some conflicting information I am forced to believe this to be accurate.
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03-28-2011, 05:37 PM
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